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Eugène and Maria Jolas papers : addition

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 411

Scope and Contents

This addition to the Eugène and Maria Jolas Papers consists of items which were separated from the printed component of the collection of Eugène and Maria Jolas when the books and serials were cataloged in 1998.

Series I, Items removed from printed works (ca. 1945-86), contains: drafts of writings by Maria Jolas; pieces of correspondence, mainly to Maria Jola from persons such as Allen Binstock and Noam Chomsky; notes by Maria Jolas (usually concerning the book from which the note was removed); clippings; and other items. Series II, Offprints (1932-85), contains writings on a variety of subjects, mostly by persons Maria Jolas knew personally. Series III, Other Printed Items (1938-79), contains issues of journals, an invitation, and a photograph of Lucia Joyce's grave.

Dates

  • 1932-1986

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Eugène and Maria Jolas Papers: Addition are the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were removed from the printed component of the Eugène and Maria Jolas papers, which were acquired by gift and purchase from Betsy and Tina Jolas in 1989.

Associated Materials

Eugène and Maria Jolas Papers, GEN MSS 108

Extent

1.01 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

Multiple languages

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/beinecke.jolasadd

Additional Description

Overview

This addition to the Eugène and Maria Jolas Papers consists of items which were separated from the printed component of the collection of Eugène and Maria Jolas when the books and serials were cataloged in 1998. The addition consists of letters, clippings, offprints, and other printed items.

EUGÈNE AND MARIA JOLAS

Eugène Jolas (1894-1952), poet, journalist and translator, was the founding editor (with Elliot Paul) of transition. Maria Jolas (1893-1987), his wife, was a translator in her own right, as well as a school administrator and, along with Eugène, a confidant of James Joyce. More complete biographical sketches can be found in the finding aid for the Eugène and Maria Jolas Papers (GEN MSS 108).

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Eugène and Maria Jolas Papers: Addition
Status
Under Revision
Author
by Timothy G. Young
Date
August 1998
Description rules
Beinecke Manuscript Unit Archival Processing Manual
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository

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Contact:
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Location

121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Opening Hours

Access Information

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